Which of the following BEST illustrates relative deprivation?
A) None of the answers illustrates relative deprivation.
B) middle management workers in a corporation who are discontent because they cannot afford the luxury cars that their bosses have
C) residents of a squatter settlement in Nigeria who are incapable of affording adequate housing and plumbing
D) a group of sweatshop workers who are incapable of buying adequate food for their families

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Relative deprivation refers to the discontent people feel when they compare their positions to those in better circumstances and feel that they are worse off. Option B best illustrates this concept, as it describes middle management workers feeling discontent due to their inability to afford luxury cars like their bosses, highlighting a comparison and perceived deprivation relative to someone else's situation.

Which of the Following BEST Illustrates Relative Deprivation